Janet Mills calls Acadia’s $100 non-US resident entrance fee ‘ridiculous’

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 20, 2026

Gov. Janet Mills said on Wednesday that the Trump administration’s policy of charging higher entrance fees for non-U.S. residents visiting national parks — like Acadia — is “ridiculous” and “foolish.” “It’s not going to raise any money because they just won’t come,” Mills said.The statement comes after President Donald Trump implemented a $100 fee for all non-U.S. residents who visit 11 of the country’s most popular national parks, including Acadia National Park. A standard park pass for visitors with U.S. residency is between $20 and $35. The new fee — required for all non-U.S. residents who are 16 and over — started on Jan. 1.